The A To Z Of Plant Names: A Quick Reference Guide To 4000 Garden Plants

Description

This handy gardener's reference provides the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of the most popular and interesting garden plants. Common names and synonyms are cross-referenced to the botanical name. Names are organized alphabetically by generic name and these are followed by species, sub-species, varieties, and forms. The language is non-technical and the aim is to demystify plant names, provide readers with interesting background information to naming, and empower gardeners everywhere to feel confident about naming plants. Features the most commonly grown garden plants Authoritative information from world-class botanist Up-to-date plant names Pronunciation guides

Author description

Allen Coombes is an experienced and highly qualified botanist who worked for the Hillier Arboretum in Hampshire, England, and is now curator of scientific collections at the University Botanic Garden in Puebla, Mexico. He is author of the bestselling Dictionary of Plant Names.